Makes sense to me.

Ha. I forgot about that.

Hadn’t Kirstie Alley gained quite a bit when she did Jenny Craig?

I have a friend who has been on it on and off for more than 10 years. The one thing I don’t like - and this could just be her particular situation - is I realized she’s been tracking the same 1.5 to 3 pound weight fluctuation for ages. We don’t talk as much as we used to, but the few times I have heard from her it’s…

You mean you don’t have MELISSA!!!?

They had me until I realized there were only two shots. I figured there’d maybe be a cameo or something, but I let that go because I was okay with it being an homage.

She looks like she’s in a skit. I did not think that was an actual person.

Not often. That’s the point.

Yeah, she was really hoping and wishing and trying very hard through Vision of Love. I don’t like Hero and don’t like her anymore, so I didn’t watch.

I love this sentiment and I’m going to hope along with you.

You have so hit the nail on the head.

Great post.

Paying for preschool or after school care shouldn’t be a barrier. She can get a $5000 annual subsidy through the federal government’s dependent care program. And, if she thinks she’d rather have a family member keep them, he’s a terrible family member. Also, kids need socialization outside of their families.

I second goddessoftransitory. Many times women stay in abusive relationships because of the very real economic abuse/control. This isn’t your sister’s situation, though he’s probably convinced her that no one will ever want her/love her/ love the children like he does and she’ll be all alone.

My thought exactly. Like, he’s doing all this on her dime and your family’s dime?

Never seen that bit, but I’ve said the same thing for about 15 years myself. I would just add that they’d get tax breaks for them, too.

Ha! Isn’t that the truth.

I know a few women who have the same chronic cycle you do, but they’re all post-menopausal.

That’s a gap ad? Oy. I thought it was Soft Surroundings.

Always go with color- even if it’s a stodgy gala type event. It’s fine to have a LBD just in case, but I haven’t actually worn one out in the last 12 or so years. WOC look great in color and why would you want to blend in with all the other basic folk out there?